Foundations that fund organizations in Wayne City, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wayne City nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $6,500 to Wayne City organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wayne City around $1,500. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wayne City
- $6,500
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wayne City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield National Bank Comm Foundation | Fairfield, IL | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Student activities; Ffa program |
| Puckett Foundation Fairfield National Bank Trustee | Fairfield, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support of public library |
| Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust | Fairfield, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Operations |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Wayne City, Illinois?
Fairfield National Bank Comm Foundation, Puckett Foundation Fairfield National Bank Trustee, Fairfield Lions Club Muder Mem Trust reported grants to Wayne City organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Wayne City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.